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Why Taxing Automation is a Bad Idea

Talking Logistics

Late last year, a San Francisco politician launched a statewide campaign to raise money for a California ballot that would penalize private enterprise for embracing automation in the workplace. But California is not the first to raise this idea. An interesting prediction to be sure, but there is a silver lining.

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Is Vertical Farming Falling Flat?

Enterra Insights

office space could be obsolete by 2030. But this innovation comes with higher upfront costs and a larger carbon footprint.”[4] Nearly 20 percent of office space is empty across the United States, and some projections suggest that more than 300 million square feet of U.S. But indoor farming comes with a higher price tag.

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Transformation of Automotive Industry Supply Networks- Size, Resources and Supply Network Scale Matters

Supply Chain Matters

In prior Supply Chain Matters automotive industry supply network commentaries, we have highlighted the challenges of innovative EV powered start-ups such as Tesla , Lucid Motors and Rivian Automotive. billion and introduce over 25 new vehicle models by 2030. Background. Ford Motor Company was also an initial equity investor in Rivian.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

Taco Bell continues to be innovative in its efforts to get tacos into its customers hands. That surge has created the highest differential at that California facility than at any port tracked by Container xChange over the past three years. Of the four drive-thru lanes, three will be devoted to advanced orders.

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Food Resilience and Climate Change

Enterra Insights

Sustainable Development Goal to eliminate hunger worldwide by 2030. Unaware that a pandemic was just around the corner, Fan remained optimistic hunger could be eliminated with an aggressive, innovative, and sustained effort. We have the tools and the knowledge to eliminate hunger by 2030.” ”[1]. Footnotes. [1]

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This Week in Logistics News (October 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

Apple calls on global supply chain to decarbonize by 2030. California, Mexico sign historic toll- sharing pact for Otay Mesa East Port. Apple also announced new initiatives and investments aimed at helping decarbonize the global economy and promote innovative climate solutions for communities.

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Facing Hard Times, Shippers Find Innovative Solutions

Intelligent Audit

From contractor controversies to rising fuel costs, logistics professionals across the transportation industry are turning to innovative solutions to persistent problems. Panelist Hannah Testani, Intelligent Audit CEO and freight-auditing technology expert, noted that COVID brought 2030 volumes to 2020.